Henrik Lundqvist
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"Björn Henrik Lundqvist" is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Before winning the Vezina Trophy in 2012, he was nominated in each of his first three seasons, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in each of his first seven seasons. His dominating play during his rookie season resulted in the Media of New York City/New York media and Rangers fans giving him the nickname ""King Henrik"". During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, he led the Sweden men's national ice hockey team/Swedish men's team to their second Olympic gold medal.

Before joining the Rangers, Lundqvist played for Frölunda HC in Swedish Swedish Hockey League/Elitserien. During his years in Sweden, he developed into the league's finest goaltender, winning the Honken Trophy three consecutive seasons; 2003, 2004, and 2005. In 2005, he also won two of the most prestigious awards in Swedish ice hockey, the Guldpucken/Golden Puck and the Guldhjälmen/Golden Helmet.

Lundqvist is considered a butterfly style goalie, though unorthodox because of the aggressive way he performs the butterfly. He is best known for his sensational quickness, athleticism, and strong positional play.

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We really tried, but it seemed that we didn't play the way we really wanted to play. We tied the game and then we made some easy mistakes.

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The crowd used to stand up for me back home, but this is incredible, ... Only two games here and they're saying my name and it feels really good. I love this crowd already.

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I like to battle. I like the close play, the play around the net. I'm pretty fast sideways. Back in Sweden, of course, you have a lot of shots, but not in the same way. It's more intense here. And I like it.

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So far I feel like the game fits me pretty well.

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First of all, it's great to have my first win in the N.H.L.; I've been waiting for this day for so long, ... And to get a win against New Jersey and against Martin, it's extra special.

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It's really good to come to Montreal, play against a really good team and get two points.

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I have a good record against [Theodore], but we'll see how it goes.

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They've done that at home but this . . . this is New York.

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I was like, 'Is that for me?'

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